Hartzog Gas Power Plant | Wyoming, USA | Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Hartzog is a gas-fired power plant located in Wyoming, United States, with a capacity of 22.5 MW. It is owned and operated by Basin Electric Power Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative serving member systems in the region. The plant is currently operational and contributes to the local power supply. As a gas-fired facility, Hartzog operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. Gas-fired plants typically have lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal-fired units, and this plant's moderate capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale category for gas power generation in the US. Hartzog plays a role in meeting the electricity needs of Basin Electric's member cooperatives, particularly in rural areas. Its gas-fired technology offers operational flexibility and lower carbon intensity relative to coal, aligning with broader trends in the US power sector toward cleaner generation sources.

The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired plants. Its location in a sparsely populated area of Wyoming reduces direct exposure to dense populations. However, as a fossil fuel facility, it contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The plant's age and specific technology (e.g., simple cycle vs. Its moderate capacity suggests a relatively smaller environmental footprint.